Guest jamesr Posted January 1, 2008 Report Share Posted January 1, 2008 I live close to the venue, so a waning crescent, at rest on it's back, watches me write this review. Really, just a few points that were highlights for me. Can't remember the whole setlist. A fantastic venue with great sound and GREAT staff, smiling and wishing everyone a Happy New Year. You could go out on the sidewalk anytime with your ticketstub and come back in. Inside, everyone got a party favor and was in a great mood. No pushing or shoving, just tons of dancing madness. The band came on as 'Terrapin Nation' and did a few numbers. 'Easy to Slip' is one of the few Weir solo tunes that I like. How about these lyrics: It's so easy to slip It's so easy to fall And let your memory drift And do nothing at all All the love that you missed All the people that you can't recall Do they really exist At all? The whole world seems so cold today And all the magic's gone away And our time together melts away Then I really enjoyed 'It Stoned Me' by Van Morrison. Also loved the 'She Belongs to Me'. That was played so beautifully by John. His girlfriend was in the pit area dancing all night and having a blast, it appeared. The 'real band' came on and played Another great 'Unbroken Chain'. Lilac rain, unbroken chain Song of the Saw-Whet owl Out on the mountain it'll drive you insane Listening to the winds howl Unbroken chain of sorrow and pearls Unbroken chain of sky and sea Unbroken chain of the western wind Unbroken chain of you and me Then the best Lazy Lightning and 'After Midnight' I've ever heard. I also loved the Shakedown, Dancin', and the Alligator. Then, a truly heartfelt Weather Report and a huge Let it Grow. What a stomp. People were dancing their heads off (whoa, watch out for that head). I think I'm missing a whole set in there somewhere. I'll miss everyone, and probably won't see this band for a long time. The memories are real sharp, though. Wishing all a good night and a prosperous new year! Love Jamesr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest crazy digits Posted January 1, 2008 Report Share Posted January 1, 2008 show was magical in many ways thank you to the keswick..would love to see dso in that room for multiple nights! went up with my sis, bro in law, laura, wayne, sonja, phil, rob and john..so much fun tonight...3rd set was > after midnight> dancin' shakedown>alligator>d>s>weather report suite> let it grow>?? allman bros jam? > alligator encore bros and sis.....really favored the third set...almost sounded like they were in slipknot a little during the after midnight jam (sick)... I love this band and what they continue to pour out night in and night out. happy new years folks as 08' should be better in many ways...peace and love Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forum MVP nwnj steve Posted January 1, 2008 Forum MVP Report Share Posted January 1, 2008 In the shakedown there was a with you without you jam which was a beatle song,I'm not sure what album its from but john was really playing that for alittle bit.really spacey.Can't say enough about this gig.It was really a treat.God bless----- Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forum MVP Mango Posted January 1, 2008 Forum MVP Report Share Posted January 1, 2008 really awesome third set. the first two sets were all confusion for me...the third was simply amazing. one of my favorite drums>space ever. not really of fan of the venue, esp standing on that that damn slope. happy new year to all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dancin on a pin Posted January 1, 2008 Report Share Posted January 1, 2008 Well Steve and Me, ( I'm just typing) will try and give the set list, here goes, order uncertain: Terrapin Nation: Cripple Creek Givin Me The Business I Am The Walrus Ophelia Missippi Queen It's So Easy To Slip Nobody Told Me There'd Be Days Like These Ohio Tangled Up In Blue Dark Star Orchestra: Feel Like A Stanger Stoned Me Memphis Blues Dire Wolf Beat It Down The Line ( 52 million beat) Easy Wind She Belongs To Me Lazy Lightening/Supplication China/Rider After Midnight (Slipknot Jam) Dancin Shakedown (Within You Without You Jam) Alligator Drums Space Weather Report Let It Grow Alligator (Alligtor Jam) Brothers and Sisters Pretty Cool huh? Couldn't believe the Missippi Queen, ( Where was Queen Steve?). Terrapin Nation rocked, love that band. They could warm up for DSO anytime. China/Rider had me out in the hallway dancin, great venue. Third set was stupendous, my ears are still ringin from being in front of Kevin. Only regrets is that it is over for this year and it will be a while before I see DSO again. Bad scene out front after the show with the cops. They nabbed a young woman and man. Threw them on the ground, pounded them hard and threw them in the van. Very unsettling. Someone said it was the same guy that was ousted from Red Bank the night before. Ride back to the hotel was priceless. Disco boogy, couldn't stop dancin. Happy New Year Love and Peace, Kris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest darbysdad Posted January 1, 2008 Report Share Posted January 1, 2008 Well We Are Home And Still Shakin With That Energy That DSO Brought Last Nite In A Bigtime Way I Have Some Scrambled Notes With A Lot Of Stars Next To Them-So ...Here Goes...Highlites.. Freaking Ophelia,Misssissippi Queen,Long Sought After Tangled,Mind Bending Stranger,Memphis Blues Really Started The Juices Flowing,Just Awesome Easy Wind..Kinda Got Lost In That One And Then Oh MyThe Supplication Oh Yeah The Floor Was Crooked,Too...And Then After Midnite Bombed In To Make The Frenzy Complete Followed By A Thunderous Shakedown Staff Was Super Friendly Sound Was Huge Great Job There Not A Fan Of Those Freaking Seat Venues,But The Music Took Over And...Well,It Just Didn't Matter After That Big Props To My Bro,Aaron,Who Once Again Swept Us From The Jaws Of" Lost At The keswick" Ron,Kyle,Bix,Mike (Hope You Got Your Ride) Matt, Happy New Year To You All We Were Blessed Last Night,Folks,Truely Blessed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forum MVP HelpSlip Posted January 1, 2008 Forum MVP Report Share Posted January 1, 2008 I'll try and clean this list up a bit according to my memory.. this should be very close to the actual order -- Terrapin Nation - Cripple Creek The Business Easy to Slip Ophelia Mississippi Queen Walrus Strange Days Ohio Tangled Up DSO 1st - Stranger And It Stoned Me BIODTL Dire Wolf Easy Wind Memphis Blues She Belongs to Me Lazy Lightning>Supplication Unbroken Chain China>Rider DSO 2nd - After Midnite> Dancin> Shakedown> Alligator> Drumz> WRS> Let It Grow> Alligator E: Sisters & Brothers Fantastic time, fantastic people, fantastic energy.. Just an amazing time with amazing people dancing to amazing music performed by an amazing band. incredible. So cool meeting Dr. Barry and DStone, awesome people. Fun from start to end and will be difficult to state highlights as the entire show was truly legendary. thank you Tiff, Three Steves (jersey (&yurida), nwjersey, ny), Kris, Barry, David, Gary, Connie, (obv. vince325) for the memory! Thank you DSO...for a Really Really GOOD time~!~! Peace and Happy New Year to everyone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forum MVP Dstone5553 Posted January 1, 2008 Forum MVP Report Share Posted January 1, 2008 the order, like it really matters, i remember was stranger stoned me BIOTDL with beats for how old Lisa was (35?) Dire Wolf Easy Wind Mobile She belongs to me Lazy Lightning supp Chain> China> Rider Highlights for me were a socrching After Midnight, Dancin>Shakedown and a fantastic Grow. Great meeting Dancin, two of the Steves, Help, Vince and some others. Great theater but it could use new seats. Very fun 3 pack for me and my bro--Thanks again for the NYE tics Thinman! Have a great cruise for all who are going. Back to SF and buying my first Mountain album. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dancin on a pin Posted January 1, 2008 Report Share Posted January 1, 2008 I'll try and clean this list up a bit according to my memory.. this should be very close to the actual order -- Sure that your brain works better than mine, old and tired extremely forgetful and alittle crisp around the edges. Can't wait to dance with you again, Kris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zwyts Posted January 1, 2008 Report Share Posted January 1, 2008 Fun time....cool venue,but not adequately prepared vending wise.....long lines to get a beer/drink/champagne and they shut it down early sound was stellar location of the venue was a bummer......hard to get a cab afterwards..... my 2nd new years show with DSO and a bit of a disappointment again....of course they are professionals and played their hearts out, but a little too loose and fancy free for my taste.....I knew they would play an elective show on New Years as they always do, but I didnt particularly care for the flow or song selection....of course you cant always please everyone and I understand that....that said there were definite highlights....China>Rider to end the 1st set......Dancin', Alligator, Let It Grow were all stellar...liked the mountain jam tease as well.....most of the 1st set was underwhelming....the back to back Dylan was boring and uninspired.....actually until China>Rider I thought all of JK's selections were weak.....Stranger was great, but the set never really took off.....NYE countdown was poorly timed and anti-climactic......rushed back into Alligator after Let it grow...may have been a time issue, but I think even the band was surprised when the drummers kicked into it......where was the slow song?? I have seen this band 50+ times and I know what they are capable of.....I had a good time with friends and I am glad I went, but definitely not their best.....sounds like I made a big mistake skipping Rams Head.....doh..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forum MVP New York Steve Posted January 1, 2008 Forum MVP Report Share Posted January 1, 2008 I'm staying away from this one... I'm still trying to recover from four days of pure bliss...more to follow.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DSO No-mo Posted January 1, 2008 Report Share Posted January 1, 2008 What a disappointment last night Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zwyts Posted January 1, 2008 Report Share Posted January 1, 2008 What a disappointment last night Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blindman Posted January 1, 2008 Report Share Posted January 1, 2008 I was hoping DSO would pull something good out after Space only to be disappointed again with their song selection as they played Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zwyts Posted January 1, 2008 Report Share Posted January 1, 2008 LOL... Weather Report.. least favorite songs... (how do you feel about that Weather Report?)Thanks for guys like this, DSO will continue to play smaller venues with the right crowd. Just shows how randoms are always looking for a good time on NYE. Better luck next year buddy... His presentation shows a lack of critical thinking.....However I dont see the need for this or any other thread to be overly combative....We all have opinions......not one more important than the other....imo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advisory Board Herdygerdy Posted January 1, 2008 Advisory Board Report Share Posted January 1, 2008 Funniest shit I've heard all day! What a disappointment last night's show at the Keswick turned out to be! I came to see a dead tribute show and listened to DSO play covers of other bands. How much Dylan, The band, Clapton, Allman Brothers, etc., do we need at a dead show? Part of the fun at DSO concert is trying to guess what Dead show is DSO playing? Last night I'm pretty sure they didn't cover any show that the Dead ever played. Here's my review of last night's show. Long tuning between songs, crappy song selections, the worst Space jam ever. Many people left the show during Space. I was hoping DSO would pull something good out after Space only to be disappointed again with their song selection as they played "Weather Report" one of my least favorite Dead songs. I'm not the only person who felt this way. Proof of this came as I had to wake a guy up from his deep sleep at the end of our row so we could leave early. Sorry DSO you are the best Dead tribute band in the world, but I don't want to waste my time or money at another one of your shows. Listening to you play set's that are mixed up, opening the show as a cover band covering other bands besides the Dead is not what makes you great and is not what a loyal fan base expects to hear. FYI - The count down to New Years Eve was reflective of the show. The bands manager was rambling on stage, looked at his watch and said "It's now midnight" You would think there would have been a count down or something special. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blindman Posted January 1, 2008 Report Share Posted January 1, 2008 His presentation shows a lack of critical thinking.....However I dont see the need for this or any other thread to be overly combative....We all have opinions......not one more important than the other....imo See, here's the deal.... Instead of being appreciative of getting to go to the NYE show, a final celebration of what has been a historic year for DSO, some folks feel comfortable simply throwing stones. The guy above showed up on NYE to see a Dead tribute show? You thought the band "could have done a better job with the elective format"? How about a New Years resolution to get a grip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zwyts Posted January 2, 2008 Report Share Posted January 2, 2008 See, here's the deal.... Instead of being appreciative of getting to go to the NYE show, a final celebration of what has been a historic year for DSO, some folks feel comfortable simply throwing stones. The guy above showed up on NYE to see a Dead tribute show? You thought the band "could have done a better job with the elective format"?How about a New Years resolution to get a grip. Not everyone sees things in your context......we are all approaching shows with different mindsets......I think the perspective you bring with you is a good one, but not everyone has it...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest blondy Posted January 2, 2008 Report Share Posted January 2, 2008 I was a little apprehensive at first. I was at the Ram's Head Saturday night (great dancing place) and soon realized that dancing would be a challenge. I should have known that there is no keeping DSO fans in their seats. I really don't like the assigned seating venues but once the band starts all challenges are voided by the music. Being a "liitle older" then most DSO fans, I had a nostaglic appreciation of the venue. The staff were a little overwelmed by the "look" of the croud I think, but by the end of the night they realized we were all there to enjoy the same experience they do.. " the music". To Aaron & Stein - You are family and thank you for chauffeuring us To Chuckie Vegas - Sorry to hear you won't be joining us on Jamcruise - your twirling will be missed Herdy - We'll see you on the boat and buy you a drink To all Other DSO fans - We all have a common thread and I'm proud to be part of this tapestry My wish for 2008 - world peace, no hunger, love for all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince and Sue Posted January 2, 2008 Report Share Posted January 2, 2008 Sue & I had a great (as usual) time. TN set from 2nd row (without a hassle) was stellar. Seeing some of those tunes made me think just what it would have been like to see the Dead doing those choices. Walrus, Mississippi Queen, OHIO, Strange Days, Ophelia, absolutely awesome. Got moved around a bit by security, but made the way back down for 3rd set. The band was right on, all night. I love originals! There's actually more "mystery" to the tune selection. The great people we get to see are the icing on the cake. We can't wait (already) to see you all again. February is right around the corner!! Peace & Love Vince & Sue Happy New Year! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advisory Board Dr. Barry Posted January 2, 2008 Advisory Board Report Share Posted January 2, 2008 Well, I just got back home and what can I say? I had a great time over the last 2 nites and so thankful that I made the last second trip to Red Bank and the Keswick, What great shows, what great people! First off many thanks to Chuckvegas who orchestrated my participation, I had no worries and I owe you big time. Next is Bix who I met for the first time. Without you brother I might just have been stuck at the airport (not might, would have been!) and I'm glad to have been the push that brought you to Red Bank! The Chinacats, especially Lisa - hospitality supreme and very, very appreciated! Of course it was very nice to see and hang with so many others, Herdy, Prescott, and many more that I havent't seen in over a year! I met so many friends that I have "known" but never "met" before. It's funny but so true that the Forums has become a very special place for all of us here. My cloudy memory recalls meeting NY Steve (great hanging near the stage - you are TALL!), NJ Steve, Susan Angelina, Long Distance Runner, August West, Dancin' on a Pin, Shade o Grey, and Help Slip (very impressed with you young man! You and your generation are carrying a torch, doing it with style and make me very proud...). Many others too but my memory is too foggy and it is in the teens and frigid here in Chicago and I can't type, need to get into my warm bed! It was a PLEASURE and I felt great putting faces to names and it felt like I've known you all for a long, long time! The shows were great in every way. It always makes me laugh when I read the critics. I agree with everyone's right to an opinion and I'm not belittling anyone's, but it does make me laugh... I must also thank my friend Cam, you made me feel right at home, THANK YOU. Koritz, I could barely stand for the second set at the Red Bank, and I think you look great too. Rob Barraco, you are a gentleman, a pleasure to finally meet you in the flesh and an incredibly humble guy too. Bryan, the light show was FANTASTIC. You are a total professional. Lisa - Happy Birthday, when you sing you are the leader of the band! Highlights I recall include the drums at the Red Bank. That was not drums, it was a song, and it was amazing. The "Within You, Without You" jam in Shakedown at the Keswick just made me shiver. The second half of Alligator was a long sustained peak that words just can't really capture. Someone correct me if I'm wrong but that must be what a multiple orgasm feels like??? The TN set was killer. Loved the Ohio, and I am the Walrus. The organ during Unbroken Chain made me feel like I was at the Carousel Ballroom in the late 60's (I know I am mixing metaphors here, I am referring to the style and sound - so sweet). There was much to love at these last 2 shows of the year, and I loved it ALL. What a sweet way to get reintroduced to my favorite band and favorite music after a years hiatus! Thank you band, thank you crew, thank you friends, see you next time (and again I know I am probably making many critical omissions here, foggy memory). Happy New Year, let's MAKE 2008 a happy, safe, and great year for everybody! Dr. Barry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forum MVP New York Steve Posted January 2, 2008 Forum MVP Report Share Posted January 2, 2008 What a disappointment last night Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince and Sue Posted January 2, 2008 Report Share Posted January 2, 2008 Hey Dr Barry....nice meeting you too for the 1st time. See you down the road. Peace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Charles from Oregon Posted January 2, 2008 Report Share Posted January 2, 2008 I wish I could have gone, setlist looked awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chinacats111 Posted January 2, 2008 Report Share Posted January 2, 2008 I loved the show and enjoyed the very eclectic setlist!!! The venue was great....good sound, lots of dancing space and not stifling hot either! I loved the Stoned Me....followed by the little flub on BIODTL- I don't feel so bad laughing when the band is laughing too What was not so much fun was the experience after the show- waiting 1 1/2 hours to get a ride back....I had never experienced hypothermia before but I think I came very close last night....still had a chill in my bones this morning. I guess I will know better next time! Good to see everyone this little run! Until next time! xoxo, Lisa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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